The City of Dallas, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, has announced a strategic partnership with Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro™, to support the city’s ambitious climate goals. This collaboration aims to enhance air quality by transitioning the city’s vehicle fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2040.
Under a 10-year agreement, Ford Pro will aid the City of Dallas in expanding and managing EV charging infrastructure for its fleet operations. The plan includes installing Ford Pro chargers at various city worksites and employing Ford Pro’s smart charging software to optimize EV charging performance. This integrated solution ensures that the city’s fleet vehicles are charged efficiently and ready for use when needed.
In 2020, Dallas approved its Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP), which aims to reduce carbon emissions through initiatives such as the installation of EV chargers citywide and the incorporation of light-duty EVs into the city’s fleet of 5,400 vehicles.
“The City of Dallas is committed to a clean, safe, and healthy environment, and we’re making great strides in our efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality,” said Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson. “This agreement with Ford Pro marks a significant milestone and will help our city avoid energy waste and save money on energy costs. We look forward to building upon our work with Ford Pro to further scale EV charging infrastructure and electrify our fleet operations to continue to serve our great city now and in the future.”
Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro, added, “EV adoption is on the rise with state and local government fleets, and we’re proud to provide smart charging software and hardware to help electrify one of the Lone Star State’s biggest cities in one of America’s biggest metro areas. The impact software can have on EV charging can be substantial, helping public agencies like the City of Dallas not only manage charging infrastructure today, but help determine where chargers may be needed in the future.”
A Growing Public Sector Trend
With four million vehicles operated by state and local governments across the U.S., the shift towards electrification is gaining momentum. The federal government has set a goal for most federal vehicle purchases to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035, a trend that is expected to be mirrored by many state and local governments. Rising fuel costs and the potential for lower operational costs with EVs are driving this trend, along with suitable use cases for municipal agencies.
Ford Pro Charging currently serves hundreds of local government customers, underscoring the increasing demand for high-quality EV chargers and smart charging software. This partnership with Dallas is a testament to the growing public sector trend towards electrification.
